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Located on the Danube this is perhaps the most represented monument and what is more appreciated at your arrival to Budapest. It is almost obligatory authough the tours in Spanish happen very few times during the day and maybe that´s

Joining Buda and Pest, the bridge is a must-do. Like Brooklyn in NY, Szechenyi bridge is one of the main and most recognizable landmarks in Budapest.
Do not forget to take a jacket! Even in the sunbeams, wind can make your

Budapest's history is and full of conflicts and disputes. It has suffered every type of invasion and has been a victim of bombings during WWII. These conflicts have left their mark on their city and today you can still see some of the

St. Stephen's Basilica is dedicated to the first king of Hungary, St. Stephen. It is the largest church in Budapest that can hold up to 8500 people. There is no fee to visit the basilica, but there is for certain things, like climbing

The thermal baths in Budapest are an institution and a must visit for anyone travelling to the city. For its geological situation, 30,000 cubic meters of mineral water between 21-76 ° C rises up out of about 120 springs which makes it

There are many points in Budapest that allow you to take some of the best photographs of the city. From the Bastion of the Fisher and towards the Royal Palace, whatever point is good to take a photo of the Danube, the Parliament, the

The Danube River defines Budapest geographically, if not historically and mentally. One one side you have proud UNESCO-recognized Buda, home of kings and aristocrats while on the other side you have Pest, Buda's down-at-heel sibling

In the old part of Pest and near the corner of Károly Körut, you´ll find one of the largest synagogues in the world - with a 3,000 seat capacity. Built in 1859 by the German architect Ludwig Förster, there are some discrepancies

Right next to the Bastion de Pescadores stands the church of San Matias. It was under renovation while I was visiting, as most of it was being restored, but you could see its importance. It is in a prime location and it doesn't only

Budapest's Central Market Hall is a must if you're at all interested in learning more about Hungarian cuisine. The market itself is massive, probably the biggest one I've ever seen in my life, and it's spread out across three floors:

This huge square, guarded by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Art, is located at the end of Avenida Andrassy. At it's center is the Millennium Monument with statues of the leaders of the seven Magyar tribes that founded

Taking into account that one of the main touristic things to do would involve crossing Budapest's river; Freedom Bridge and Chains Bridge would be the main ones to walk.
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Restaurants in Budapest

Restaurants in Budapest

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The place was not as expensive as it seems, and for about 4 euros you can have an espresso at the cafe, which is probably the most luxurious of Budapest. Although drinks and food is usually cheaper in the city in other bars that were

Café Gerbeaud is known fundamentally in Budapest for being the most famous bakery in the city. Of course everything that they make inside looks great. But, also, in the last years they have wanted to offer something different and,

An amazing place! The food is good and for only 13€ with a drink it´s filling! I saw that the comments of this place were worth it. We ordered a salad with some delicious things, fried chicken breast that was so tender and a beef

Passing by in front I remembered that I had read about this restaurant so, taking advantage of the fact that it was time to eat, we entered. It was a place that was very fashionable in Budapest as it had many people in it, but we

This was the first place that I ate in Budapest, and it was a great decision. It's magnificent, and we tried the local food, most of which featured the famous paprika. Everything was delicious, and so were the local wines. The white

The House of Hungarian Wines (known locally as Magyar Borok Háza) is a shop-museum near Buda Castle and St Mattias Church. In the maze of aisles, you can find over 80 types of wine to sample. The most famous is Tokaij Aszu, ideal for

This small restaurant is located in the castle district of Budapest, and more precisely in the Uri Utca street, the "street of lords", where nobles and wealthy fabric merchants once lived. Among the series of Baroque palaces is the

You can buy lobsters on many of the streets in Budapest and Hungry. Always in little places, similar to somewhere you'd go get churros. It's shaped like a pizza, but with churro dough, and they cover it with a multitude of

A nice place in one of the most beautiful parts of Budapest, next to the theatre. It's ideal for a pleasant afternoon sipping an aperitif, but also great for a quick lunch. The sandwiches and salads are excellent, and the prices are

The day we made the trek to Saint Andrew's, we also wanted to visit Memento Park in the afternoon. Well, it's on the other side of town, and Budapest isn't the easiest city to navigate, due to traffic. So on the way, we stopped to eat

Kurtoskalacs are a traditional Hungarian sweet, coming from the area of Transylvania in present-day Romania. Here, you can find very good kurtoskalacs, with a decent quality : price ratio. One is enough for two people, and it costs

It is one of the most famous restaurants in the city of Budapest and although its speciality are the famous strudels (it being the first restaurant in the city that started to make them), the rest of their dishes are delicious. It is

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The Gresham Palace is a high luxury hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Spending the night there costs upwards of 400 euros, depending on the room and the features it has. It looks like a palace in fairy tales, romantic style with arches and

Promenade City Hotel is located on Vaci Street, a pedestrian street in the heart of Budapest with lots of shops, cafes and restaurants. It's a 3.5 star hotel so it's functional and simple, but the location itself is unbeatable and our

This small but beautiful hotel is situated in Pest, close to all the attractions in the city. The hotel is very nice and extremely clean with a young staff who try their best to please you - which is a reflection of the people of this

This is a comfortable, historic hotel that it's ideal for exploring Budapest. It's in the city centre, just steps from the Great Synagogue and the Astoria metro station, and easily reached from the airport by public transport. It is a

The Ibis Hotel is a good option, being good and cheap. It's very affordable - we paid 44 € for a double room, including breakfast. There's free wifi access throughout the hotel, with a decent speed. The restaurant is open 24 hours. It

Located in the beautiful Clotilde building, Budapest's Buddha Bar is worth a visit. We only visited the hall and bar, both full of the famous Buddhas which have given their name to the luxury hotel chain. You'll feel like you've been

This is a very centrally located hostel, and it's two floors. Even though it's a small hostel, it gives off a big feeling. It's clean, has free internet and breakfast, nice and friendly staff, it's closer to the Opera and the main

On our last trip to Budapest we stayed at the Hotel Eurostars Budapest Center. We also stayed at a hotel belonging to this chain in Prague in 2009. This Budapest hotel is located very close to the Danube and next to the synagogue- a

This is an excellent hotel - the only downside is that it's a bit out of the way (about 20 minutes by bus from the centre of the city). It's located in the countryside, ideal for lovers of walking, jogging and even cycling (bikes can

The hotel is located in the park of Isla Margarita. It is connected by a passage with Margaret Island Hotel Health Spa Resort (a modern building), with which it shares facilities. It is located in the middle of the park, it's super

This apartment, renovated as recently as December, 2009, consists of three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The communal kitchen is fully furnished. The rooms are all well-equipped, complete with LCD TV, internet, air

This was an excellent hotel where we stayed in 2007 for 2 nights. It is located in the center on Rackczi street a couple hundred meters from the center of Budapest. It had an excellent communication in both bus and metro. We advise